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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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